Scared of Dentist what can I do?
I do not like to going to the dentist
I have not been to the dentist in over five years now. I am not currently having any tooth ache pains but worry about my teeth anyway. I know I should go to the dentist but I do not like going since I am always scared they are going to hurt me. I do not like the whole dental office experience. So just making an appointment for a cleaning make me upset. Is there anything I can do to get over this fear. I know my teeth need at least a cleaning.
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Wednesday, Jan. 20th 2010 11:10 AM at 11:10 am
Do not feel alone in your dental fears. Many people have fears about going to the dentist. However, not going is not advise. No matter how good you think you are taking care of your teeth and gums you still need to have regular dental check ups.
What you can do is make sure that they dentist knows about your fear and concerns. Dentist are not out to hurt anyone. However, if they know that you have dental fears they can address them with you and help relive those fears.
Wednesday, Jan. 20th 2010 11:16 AM at 11:16 am
After five years you may need more then just a cleaning. You will not know until you go to the dentist. I am guessing since it been so long that you do not have a current dentist so find one that can address your fears.
There are some dentist who do not have the proper temperament to baby you though a cleaning. So make sure when you set up an appointment that you tell them from the start that you are scared of going to the dentist and you need to make sure you get a dentist that can walk you though your fears.
Wednesday, Jan. 20th 2010 11:22 AM at 11:22 am
I would be more scare of my teeth falling out because I did not go to the dentist. Address your fears. Which is worse going in for only a clean or going in because you let your teeth get bad and now you are in pain?
This may seem harsh but there are things in our life we just need to do. By not doing them could make matters worse and feed into your own fears.
What may help you is to listen to your music while the dentist is working on your teeth. Most dentist do not mind if you bring your I pod. The music could distract you from what is going on.